With more than 25 years of experience, Andreas is a lawyer trusted by German, US and UK clients in the civil industry and defense sector. He specializes in intellectual property (IP) and IT law and provides strategic, business-oriented solutions to complex legal challenges.
A recognized thought leader, he has edited and co-authored several handbooks on IT law and the legal dimensions of industrial 3D printing, which he also examined in a landmark study for NATO/NSPA. Andreas is particularly committed to advising clients in the industrial and defense sectors on how to address the unique legal challenges posed by artificial intelligence. His expertise helps companies and organizations deploy AI with strategic clarity and in a legally compliant manner. He provides tailored and practical legal advice that addresses operational requirements and helps unleash the potential of AI while protecting against legal pitfalls.
Clients benefit from his many years of experience with large IT projects and his proven ability to identify and overcome implementation challenges to ensure project success and business continuity. As an experienced litigator, he helps his clients make an informed decision about whether it is worth pursuing litigation or avoiding it when focusing on market expansion or day-to-day business is a better investment.
Whether you need legal advice on intellectual property, IT projects, AI or the protection of data and trade secrets, Andreas combines legal expertise with industry knowledge to deliver practical solutions that lead to success.
(presently available only in the German language)
This manual offers a holistic approach to the topic of 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing with a focus on the legal questions connected with this Experts from the industry, e.g. from companies such as Airbus, Linde AG, Allianz, Deutsche Bahn (German Railway) and voestalpine, as well as experts from the law, research and technology have participated in this manual published by Dr. Andreas Leupold and Silke Glossner, in order to provide the readers with a practical and well-founded overview of industrial 3D printing. The foreword to the book has been written by the internationally recognized 3D printing expert and consultant, Terry Wohlers from Wohlers Associates, Inc.
(presently available only in the German language)
From practical experience the authors know that an understable and easily readable manual is needed for IT law: lawyers, who want to keep pace with the speedy developments, need easily comprehendible and quick information.
(presently available only in the German language)
With many illustrations and practice examples from various industries like the automotive, aerospace, clothing and textile and medical industries this compact guide offers CEOs, Division Directors and Area Managers in companies an overview of the technical basics and legal challenges of industrial 3D printing that is understandable without previous knowledge. At the same time, it presents the chances for business and business models that are possible using additive manufacturing.
